Van Nelle Tobacco Tin – “Goes from Father to Son” – Vintage Pipe Tobacco Tin, ca. 1930–1949

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Van Nelle Tobacco Tin – “Passed from Father to Son” (c. 1930–1949)

✅ Short Description

• Charming vintage Van Nelle tobacco tin, featuring the nostalgic scene “Passed from Father to Son” on the lid.

• A true collector’s item, evoking the era of handcrafted pipe tobacco and tranquil rural life.

📋 Quick Product Details

• Brand / Maker: Van Nelle

• Manufacturer: N.V. Dordrechtsche Metaalwarenfabriek v/h Wed. J. Bekkers & Zoon (Verblifa)

• Period: c. 1930–1949

• Material: Tin

• Color: Light yellow with gold-colored base

• Dimensions: H 8 × L 19.5 × W 11.5 cm

• Condition: Vintage condition; signs of use and age

🛠 About the Product / Function
Rectangular elongated pipe tobacco tin with rounded corners and a slightly domed lid. The lid depicts two farmers taking a break together, sharing a pipe and coffee pot – a warm scene symbolizing the bond between generations. The sides are decorated with yellow stripes, and the base is gold-colored.

• Lid inscription: “PASSED FROM FATHER TO SON”
• Side inscription: “VAN NELLE’S TOBACCO”
• Base inscription: “Van Nelle's tobacco, fragrant and ripe – a delight in the pipe”
• Factory stamp: “BEKKERS DORDRECHT (Holland)”

🏭 Manufacturer & History
The Van Nelle factory in Rotterdam has been a household name in coffee, tea, and tobacco since the 18th century. Founded in 1782 at the Leuvehaven, the company grew under the Van der Leeuw family into an international brand. With iconic advertising figures like Piggelmee and a forward-thinking approach, Van Nelle stood out in the market.
The Verblifa factory in Dordrecht, producer of countless promotional and tobacco tins, was renowned for its high-quality lithography and durable construction.

⭐ Special Features / Highlights

• Rare Van Nelle advertising tin from the 1930s–40s

• Authentic rural depiction of father and son

• Clear inscriptions and original Verblifa stamp

• Collectible piece of Dutch advertising history

💡 Tip
Ideal for collectors of Van Nelle memorabilia, vintage advertising tins, or enthusiasts of historical smoking culture – a charming piece of Dutch nostalgia that looks beautiful in any interior.

📦 Shipping: Sent as a parcel with track & trace, carefully packaged to prevent damage.

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